BLT Pasta Salad
Ever wished your favorite sandwich could be a pasta dish? Good news—this BLT Pasta Salad makes that dream a reality. It delivers all the classic components you love—crispy bacon, sweet tomatoes, and crisp lettuce—reimagined in a chilled, hearty bowl of pasta. No bread required.
This is the ultimate summer crowd-pleaser: cool, flavorful, and surprisingly filling. It pairs beautifully with grilled meats, sandwiches, or soups, or stands proudly on its own as a satisfying main dish.
I remember the first time I whipped this up—my family looked puzzled. “A BLT… as a pasta?” one of them asked. I just smiled and said, “Trust me—it’s like a sandwich in noodle form.” One bite later, they were all believers.
At first glance, the ingredients might seem simple. But once combined with a creamy, tangy dressing and perfectly cooked pasta, they form a dish that’s much more than the sum of its parts.
BLT Pasta Salad: A Classic Sandwich, Reinvented
Bursting with crispy bacon, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy lettuce, and a rich homemade dressing, this salad is the perfect fusion of comfort food and freshness.
Ingredients
Salad Base
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 heart of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 12 oz of your favorite pasta
- 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
Creamy Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta
Boil the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool and prevent further cooking.
2. Prep the Salad Mix
In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine, diced onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and crumbled bacon.
3. Add Pasta
Toss the cooled pasta into the bowl with the veggies and bacon, mixing gently.
4. Make the Dressing
In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ranch, milk, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
5. Combine Everything
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated and well mixed.
6. Serve It Up
Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for an even more refreshing bite. Either way, you’re in for a treat.
